Friday, Feb. 16 is the deadline for entries for the 78th year of the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts.
Committee members are hoping the public will celebrate this prestigious milestone with them by participating in the Festival in some way, either as a performer, an audience member, or a volunteer.
On the weekend, Lions from Emo, Fort Frances, and all over Northwestern Ontario and eastern Minnesota met in Dryden for the 5M10 District's annual Mid-winter Convention.
During the convention, more than $70,000 was donated to Special Olympics (Canada), the CNIB, Diabetes Canada, and many other charities both in Canada and the U.S.
The next men's fellowship breakfast will be held this Saturday (Jan. 20) at 8 a.m. at the Emo Legion.
Come for a delicious breakfast while enjoying fellowship with old and new friends.
Charles Friesen from Emo will be the guest speaker.
Men and boys of all ages are welcome, with the cost being $12/person.
For more information, call Larry at 482-3104.
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Christmas came early for the residents of the Golden Age Manor in Emo on Saturday evening when the Emo and District Lions Club treated them to a delicious supper.
More than 45 people were served turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, salad, and dessert.
This year's Christmas shoebox program, part of the Samaritan's Purse organization, was deemed a success!
Some 505 shoeboxes were gathered up this past weekend filled with items generously donated by residents across Rainy River District.
Vendors and crafters are reminded to book your table early for “Holly Daze” at the Emo-La Vallee Arena.
“Shopping Craze" will take place upstairs at the arena this Saturday (Dec. 2) from 1-3:30 p.m. in conjunction with "Holly Daze” festivities in Emo.
To book a table, call 482-2378 or contact the municipality via e-mail at township@emo.ca
Champion fiddler Scott Woods' old-time Christmas concert will take place next Wednesday (Nov. 29) at 7 p.m. at Knox United Church in Fort Frances.
Tickets are available at Fort Frances General Supply and Brockie's Jewellers, or by contacting Bill Gushulak at 274-3891/275-9252 or via e-mail at wegushulak@gmail.com
The next “Country Jam” will be held this Friday (Nov. 17) at the Emo Legion.
If you enjoy dancing or just listening to old-time country music, plan to attend.
There will be no “Jam” in December but they will resume in 2018 (dates will be announced in the coming weeks).
The Emo and District Lions' Club's annual “Hunters' Dinner” was a total success despite the inclement weather.
About 300 people enjoyed a fantastic meal of moose roast, deer stew, bear/apple sausage, fish, and a delicious dessert.
The evening also included a penny table, a 50/50 draw, a pie roulette game, and a draw for a new rifle.
Several local runners excelled at the 46th-annual Mid-Canada Elementary School Run held Saturday at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay.
Although school are permitted and encouraged to bring teams of eight to this annual event, district runners ran as individuals.
In the girls' race, Alexia Gate of Nestor Falls School finished first with a time of 11:53.
